Thursday, 25 February 2016

5. Winter Sports Information

(applies
to all sports and physical activity at St Joseph’s whether it takes place at
school or outside of the school)

Code
of Conduct Students:

●Make sure you attend all practices (let
your coach know if you can’t attend training or a game). NO PRACTICE NO GAME

●A high standard of behaviour is expected
from all students (this includes using respectful language). The principal will be kept informed.

●Parental permission for participation is
required.

●Always play by the rules and agree with
an official or their decision whatever the circumstances.

●Work hard to achieve the team goals.

●Remember to thank your coach, the
official and the opposition. Always be a
good sport and applaud good play.

●Do not put people down or bully
them. The aim of the game is for
everyone to have fun, participate and improve their skills. Treat all players as you yourself would like
to be treated.

●Respect the equipment and the grounds.

●Wear the correct St Joseph’s sports
uniform.

Code
of Conduct for Coaches and Managers:

●Set personal behaviour standards for
those you coach and for yourself to follow.
Teach your players that rules of the game on the field and standards off
the field are mutual agreements which are not to be broken under any
circumstances.

●All players deserve equal game time if
they attend practices. This means NO
PRACTICE NO GAME.

●A coach encompasses many roles. The overall role is that players need the
coach to set a good example at all times.

●Ensure all equipment and facilities meet
safety standards and that activities you use are both safe and effective for
your player’s needs.

●Never forget that players participate for
fun and enjoyment and that winning is only one component of why they
participate.

●Do not neglect planning and preparation
for practices and games. Length and
content of practices should take into account the maturity level of players.

Code
of Conduct for Parents, Spectators and Supporters:

●Make sure you ensure that your child is
able to attend practice/trainings. This means NO PRACTICE NO GAME.

●Encourage your child to learn to play
within the rules and the principles of fair play.

●Support your child’s involvement and help
them to enjoy their sport. We expect
parents/caregivers to attend every game and practice when required.

●Coaches are not responsible for the
wellbeing of your child (eg if your child is injured, we expect you to be there
to support them).

●There is an expectation that children
will be picked up on time after a practice or a game.

●Players are involved in their chosen
sport for their own interests and enjoyment.
You play a major part in their efforts but ensure that you respect that
they are involved for their own personal reasons.

●Turn defeat into victory by helping your
child work towards skills development and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule, degrade or yell at any player
for making a mistake. Encourage your
child to lose with grace.

●Children learn the most from the examples
you set. Always act in a positive manner
and demonstrate self-discipline on the side line. Use correct and respectful
language at all times.

●Always remember coaches are volunteers. Their time and efforts are for the benefit of
your child.

●Discourage unfair play and arguing with
officials.

●Show your appreciation of volunteers who
are giving up their own time and those who help make sport happen. It is easy to criticise but not so easy to
take up the challenge yourself.

●Always support officials and coaches by
accepting their decisions and judgements.
Remember – No official, no coach – no game.